Josh Rouse is previewing his upcoming album, Country Mouse, Country House (out July 31), one track at a time on his website. Every Monday through July 31st, you can hear a new track and get a sneak peak of Country Mouse, Country House. Allow Hypeful to help you get started with the “la-la-la”-filled “Sweetie,” an already previewed song.

MP3: Josh Rouse - “Sweetie”

Nope - it isn’t an Arrested Development spin-off of failed magician Gob & his Segway (although Hypeful would like to see that happen, Hollywood). 10 MPH is a documentary about 3 people crossing the US on Segways. That’s right - the two-wheeled, self-balancing transportation device that is, well, kind of simultaneous cool & goofy. The DVD is out May 29.

Based on advanced listenings of Spoon’s new album, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (release scheduled for July 10), Britt Daniel and company may be releasing one of the best albums of the year. On their excellent Gimme Fiction, Spoon demonstated that they’re masters at cutting the fat, crafting solid songs, and delivering very tight albums (Gimme Fiction clocked in under 44 minutes with 11 songs). Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga runs just as tight (10 songs in 36 minutes!) and Spoon’s recipe for success can be summed up as the “3 H’s” - hooks, horns, and handclaps. Don’t believe me? Check out the ironically titled “The Underdog,” as it’s a definite winner from their new album.

MP3: Spoon - The Underdog

If given the opportunity, Hypeful would most like to perform with the next and #7 artist in our ambitious 120-part series - BETTER KNOW AN ACL ARTIST! The (lucky) seventh part of our installment is a closer look at Arcade Fire - the Fightin’ Funeral Directors!!!

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I hope you’re wearing your hipster moustache, because it is time for Part 6 of our ambitious 120-part series - BETTER KNOW AN ACL ARTIST! The sixth part of our installment is a look at The Killers - the Fightin’ Flowers!!!
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